Brahmaeidae
Brahmaea tancrei
Brahmaea tancrei
These are found in Russia,China, Korea and Indonesia, they emerge in April and feed on Oleaceae (olive) family. They have atrophic mouth parts and they do not feed but can drink a little water through the proboscis . The caterpillars have whip like appendages and are well camouflaged. They pupate underground. They can hatch or go into diapause (arrested development) and overwinter as pupae. They breed well in captivity . males have slightly longer antennae.
Brahmaea tancrei
Brahmaea tancrei
Siberian owl moth
Siberia
W 120mm
A1 £ out of stock
A1 £ out of stock
Brahmaea wallichi
Brahmaea wallichi
Wallichi's owl moth
Wallichi's owl moth
WS 120mm (when fully spread- sent with forewings rotated backwards )
WS 120mm (when fully spread- sent with forewings rotated backwards )
1 Pc A1 £30 Set
1 Pc A1 £30 Set
verso
verso
Brahmaea hearseyi
Brahmaea hearseyi
Giant owl moth
Giant owl moth
1 M A1 £26
1 M A1 £26
F A1 £ 29
F A1 £ 29